WNBA 2026: Indiana Fever Beat Atlanta Dream 95-91 in Overtime as Caitlin Clark Shines With 26 Points

The Indiana Fever rallied from a nine-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime, extending their winning streak to four games. Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 26 points and nine assists, while Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson added 20 each. Atlanta’s Allisha Gray scored a career-high 32 points, but the Dream couldn’t hold their lead and fell to 21-13.

By: Eva Aggarwal
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 08:28:13 IST

The Indiana Fever pulled off a dramatic 95-91 overtime win over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, extending their winning streak to four games. Indiana entered the fourth quarter trailing 72-63 but completely turned the game around, limiting Atlanta to just nine points in the final period to force overtime. The Fever then outscored the Dream 14-10 in the extra period to secure the road victory.

Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 26 points, while Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson added 20 points each and Aliyah Boston finished with 18. The win improved the Fever to 23-12 and strengthened their position as they continue their push toward securing a playoff spot.

Caitlin Clark Leads Fever to Dramatic Overtime Victory Against Atlanta Dream

The Indiana Fever rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime on Sunday, earning their fourth consecutive win. Indiana trailed 72-63 entering the fourth quarter but tightened up defensively, holding Atlanta to just nine points while Kelsey Mitchell hit a late three to force overtime at 81-81. The Fever then opened the extra period strongly and held on to secure the road victory.

Caitlin Clark led Indiana with 26 points and nine assists, while Mitchell and Makayla Timpson each added 20 points. Timpson delivered a career-best performance and scored six points in overtime, while Aliyah Boston contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds. Clark and Mitchell then combined for the crucial plays late, with Clark knocking down two free throws to seal the win and move Indiana to 23-12.

Atlanta Dream Blow Late Lead as Fever Complete Overtime Comeback

The Dream were unable to protect their lead after controlling much of the game, taking a 44-40 advantage into halftime and extending it to nine points by the third quarter. Allisha Gray had a career-high 32 points, while Angel Reese posted 15 points and 14 rebounds, but Atlanta struggled offensively when the Fever turned up the pressure. The Dream missed several chances to win the game in regulation before Indiana forced overtime.

Atlanta also fell short in the extra period despite cutting the Fever’s lead to two with 11 seconds remaining. Rhyne Howard made three free throws to keep the Dream within reach, but Clark answered from the line to close out the win. The loss dropped Atlanta to 21-13 and left the Dream 1½ games behind Indiana in the race for fourth place and home-court advantage.

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